Northampton vs Manchester United betting tips and predictions for tonight’s EFL Cup match and the best odds for each selection made by our tipster.
Manchester United and Jose Mourinho look to put a run of three defeats behind them as they visit Sixfields in the EFL Cup. We’ve got the best football betting tips for the televised match.
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Rob Page’s side were beaten by Chesterfield on Saturday after a 31 game unbeaten streak which included the second half of their promotion season from League Two.
Some people suggested they had one eye on this match as they welcome Manchester United to Sixfields. It could be true, but they remain unbeaten in front of their own fans since the 19th of December when Portsmouth took all three points back to Fratton Park.
The boss had banned any chat about this clash amongst his players and staff, but that was lifted on Monday as they look to cause an upset and further pain for Jose Mourinho. He said he is keen to see his players address the mistakes they made in the 3-1 reverse against the Spirerites.
They currently sit 11th in the table with 11 points from 8 games. There were changes in the summer with the likes of Ricky Holmes heading for pastures new and they added the firepower of Alex Revell to the side as well as the creativity of Harry Beautyman.
They’ve won their last two home games including a 3-2 win against MK Dons in front of the TV cameras.
They have also knocked out Premier League opposition in this competition as they triumphed over West Brom in a penalty shoot-out in the previous round. This will be significantly tougher, but given United’s recent form, not impossible.
The match is sold out, as expected and there will be a big home crowd cheering on their side to cause a surprise.
It’s been a poor week for Manchester United. It started around 10 days ago when they lost 2-1 in Mourinho’s first Manchester derby and that was followed by a poor start to their Europa League campaign. A 1-0 defeat to Feyenoord doesn’t look great on paper, but they Rotterdam club have since beaten PSV and look a force to be reckoned with.
To add further misery they lost 3-1 at Vicarage Road at the weekend. They fell victim to a much improved Watford side and made it three defeats in a week.
Mourinho has claimed that some players are struggling to cope with the pressure of playing for Manchester United this season. He is likely to make changes for this game.
Paul Pogba, who cost a staggering amount this summer has failed to shine so far in a Man United shirt.
Marouane Fellaini admitted his side are in a crisis and they’re doing everything to try and put it right. The Belgium midfielder was responsible for giving away the penalty for Watford’s third goal at the weekend.
Many fans are calling for Wayne Rooney to be dropped after a number of poor performances from the England international. But, he isn’t the only one to have disappointed.
Marcus Rashford continues to be a bright spark in the side and he could get another run out here.
Mourinho faces a conundrum as he decides whether to rest his star players for this encounter with the League One side. Usually, United play a fringe side, but another poor result here and questions will be asked of the boss.
Northampton vs Man United Predictions
I think United will sneak through here, but it won’t come easy. The price on a United win is far too skinny in what could be a potential banana skin so it’s worth exploring the HT/FT markets. Northampton will remain dogged and won’t make it easy for their Premier League opponents so my first Northampton vs Man United betting tip is for the game to be level at half-time, with Man United winning at full time. The best odds for this are 16/5 with Ladbrokes.
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Both Teams to Score Tips
Based on the Watford match, I really wouldn’t trust the United defence to keep a clean sheet. Northampton will be up for this and ready to cause them problems so both teams to score looks decent odds, especially given the recent form of United and the fact that Northampton are at home.
Anytime Goalscorer Tips
It’s hard to pick out a goalscorer until we see the line ups. If Marcus Rashford starts, I think he will be the man to find a gap in the Northampton backline so my final Northampton vs Man United prediction for tonight is Rashford to score anytime and the best odds are 7/5 with Paddy Power.
Northampton vs Man United Betting Tips
Draw/Man United – HT/FT – 16/5 with Ladbrokes: BET HERE.
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